Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W80
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-925
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Released June 2009
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W80 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FE-4000 was introduced within a month of the W80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-4000 grades vs the W80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax W80
FE-4000 | W80 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus FE-4000
W80 | FE-4000 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax W80
FE-4000 | W80 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | June 2009 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax W80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-4000 vs the W80.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and W80.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Pentax Optio W80 |
Otherwise known as | X-925 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2009-06-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $250 |